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Will McDonald gets blunt on relationship with Jets after trade request
Leading into the NFL trade deadline, all eyes, at least in the world of the New York Jets, were glued to edge Will McDonald IV. The former first-round draft pick had requested a trade away from the organization and was hoping to find a new home out of New York.
McDonald's trade request wasn't unfounded. His role has decreased incrementally by what feels like every passing week, and this past Sunday was no different. Despite reportedly asking for a bigger role on defense, the former Iowa State standout only played 36% of the defensive snaps.
